Armagh players remembered for one thing above anything else

[PatMustard]

Just came into my head for an interesting topic.

Sometimes, rightly or wrongly, fairly or unfairly, a player can be remembered for one moment above anything else they did.

Here’s a few:

Denis Hollywood - two goals v Fermanagh in 1993 that started that comeback.

Ryan Henderson - 4 goals against Wexford.

Oisin McConville - his goal in the 2002 AI final.

Bill McCorry - missing that penalty in 1953.

Diarmuid Marsden - unfairly dismissed in 2003 final.

Joe Kernan - controversially dropped for the 1987 Ulster final.

Vinny Loughran - sent off in the 1987 Ulster final.

 

[Bert]

You're probably right about a couple there - Hollywood and loughran.

Mcconville will be remembered for much more than just his goal in 2002.

Why was big joe dropped in 1987? I remember him coming on as sub with mckerr at HT. I remember Mckerr changing the game when going to midfield. I remember looking at big joe when he came on and wondering if he'd been to many training sessions before that match!

 

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Dominic Clarke sent off in early moments of that Fermanagh game where Hollywood grabbed two goals is one

 

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Barry Duffy goaling v tyrone in 02

 

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Peter Stevenson not getting game time in 04 under-21 final after being a sensational impact player throughout canpaign

 

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Martin Toye unfortunately received his marching orders minutes into his championship debut v Monaghan in 85

 

[PatMustard]

You're probably right about a couple there - Hollywood and loughran.

Mcconville will be remembered for much more than just his goal in 2002.

Why was big joe dropped in 1987? I remember him coming on as sub with mckerr at HT. I remember Mckerr changing the game when going to midfield. I remember looking at big joe when he came on and wondering if he'd been to many training sessions before that match!

Yeah McConville did so much over the years. But he did it when it mattered the most in 2002.

Joe was carrying a bit of timber alright. Remember him catching a few balls when he came on and unsettling the Derry defence. We left it too late though. Think that was his last game.

That’s right, McKerr was dropped that day too. Forgot about that.

 

[PatMustard]

Martin Toye unfortunately received his marching orders minutes into his championship debut v Monaghan in 85

I remember that. Think it was only about 45 or 50 seconds he lasted.

 

[PatMustard]

John Grimley - winning goal v Fermanagh in 1993.

Aaron Findon - the flying doctor incident.

 

[ragingbull]

05 kieran Mckeever for getting Peter Canavan sent off in the Ulster Final Croke Park

 

[pablo]

At one time Bumpy O'Hagan was in danger of always being remembered for his shot that dropped short into the Kerry keepers hands (2000 Semi final)

 

[PatMustard]

At one time Bumpy O'Hagan was in danger of always being remembered for his shot that dropped short into the Kerry keepers hands (2000 Semi final)

Along with his goal v Kerry in that game, he’ll always be remembered for the kick into the keepers hands. For me, anyway.

 

[niall1980]

05 kieran Mckeever for getting Peter Canavan sent off in the Ulster Final Croke Park

Peter Canavan got Peter Canavan sent off

 

[PatMustard]

05 kieran Mckeever for getting Peter Canavan sent off in the Ulster Final Croke Park

Yes, I can’t help but have a little smirk to myself when I think of McKeever dragging Canavan out of that fracas

 

[PatMustard]

Peter Canavan got Peter Canavan sent off

Was McKeever not sent off too?

 

[niall1980]

He was yeah

 

[bcb1]

At one time Bumpy O'Hagan was in danger of always being remembered for his shot that dropped short into the Kerry keepers hands (2000 Semi final)

It was the only time you’d wish someone kicked even a wide!

 

[PatMustard]

John Donaldson - named to start at midfield ahead of the Meath game in 1999.

I’d never even heard of him before that. Didn’t work out on the day. Thought there was too much pressure put on him to perform well.

 

[portadownarmaghfan]

At one time Bumpy O'Hagan was in danger of always being remembered for his shot that dropped short into the Kerry keepers hands (2000 Semi final)

On the other hand, I like to remember him for another reason. Pat has rightly mentioned John Grimleys goal v Fermanagh in 93 - capping the greatest comeback I have ever seen in any gaelic match.
For some reason, I have always remembered the beginning of that comeback. Less than 10 minutes to go, O Hagan is in space about 15 metres out. Could have had a wild swing for a goal but had the coolness to tap the ball over the bar. Not as glamorous or sensational maybe as the goal at the end but still a vital part of the comeback.
A game I will never forget. The Fermanagh manager was almost in tears when interviewed afterwards.

 

[bcb1]

John Donaldson - named to start at midfield ahead of the Meath game in 1999.

I’d never even heard of him before that. Didn’t work out on the day. Thought there was too much pressure put on him to perform well.

He had previously been a stalwart for Louth and played for Leinster in the Railway cup for a number of seasons winning 2 medals in 1996 and 97. He was an excellent footballer and I hated being marked by him when he joined us.